MBPD On Wahl+Risky Couple Caught Again+80-Year-Old Bikes For HFH

Morning, people of the Grand Strand! Kathy Mandell here with a brand-new copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

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Taking a look at Friday's fall-like weather:

Sunny & clear throughout the day and evening. High: 77 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. In a statement, Myrtle Beach Police say that Sheridan Wahl left Myrtle Beach "safely" prior to her body being found in Florence County, 45 miles away. Myrtle Beach Police Department handed the case over to SLED on Monday when it became clear that the investigation was outside of MBPD's jurisdiction. SLED has not revealed details of the investigation, nor have they named a person or persons of interest. (WMBF)
2. A couple accused of having sex on the Myrtle Beach Skywheel and in a community pool in order to make pornographic videos in January were arrested again on Wednesday for allegedly doing the same in a photo booth at a Garden City arcade. Police reports say Eric and Lori Harmon were arrested and charged with indecent exposure and other charges including sharing at least one video on social media. They both pleaded guilty to the earlier charges, and have faced similar accusations on a number of other occasions. They are being held in Long Detention Center on $2000 bond each. (WBTW)
3. A Carolina Forest man is facing 10 counts of child sexual abuse material charges in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors after a task force investigation effort by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Horry County Sheriff's Office. A CyberTipline report led investigators to the man. The charges are felony offenses punishable by up to 10 years incarceration on each count.(WBTW)
4. 80-year-old John Farr is departing Horry County this morning for an 800 mile bicycle trip to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Farr is from Pennsylvania, but traveled to Myrtle Beach to start the trip. The event is called Bike 2 Build, and this is the 16th time Farr has participated in the ride. In 2020, he raised over $23,000 for the charity. (wpde.com)
5. A Murrells Inlet man is dead after a crash that occurred two weeks ago on Highway 17 Business in Garden City. John Blakely, Jr. was identified by Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard, who stated that Blakely was hospitalized after the crash that occurred on September 10th. He died from his injuries on Tuesday. The crash is being investigated by SC Highway Patrol. It occurred at the intersection of Highway 17 Business and Gilead Road. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Red Cross blood drive @ Surfside Beach Ocean Front Hotel, 15 S. Ocean Blvd. (10:00 AM)
• Today is the final day for businesses to apply online to sponsor Winter Wonderland at The Beach. (All day)
• 7th Annual Grillers Cup & Food Truck Festival @ Lakewood Camping Resort (All day)
• The Night Shift Jazz Trio @ Talk of the Town (6:00 PM)
• RetroGrade @ Creek Ratz (7:00 PM)
• Greg Laughlin@ 88 Keys Piano Bar (8:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• A survey released by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce reveals that South Carolina voters support Interstate 73. The highway would connect the Grand Strand to I-95, and would help exponential growth of the area significantly. (i73.com) See also: (Full Survey Results)
• Thompson Farm at Brickyard Plantation kicks off fall festival activities this weekend. (wpde.com)
• The new Carolina Forest police precinct won't be open for about three years, but Horry County police are staffing up now. (MyHorryNews.com)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Emmett! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Elliott Coastal Living. (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Convention Center: Looking for electronics, computers, gaming systems, cameras, and more...then see you this Saturday the 25th from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at South Carolina's largest garage sale! (Facebook)

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— Kathy Mandell

About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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